Market Clock

The Market Clock window provides a prominent digital clock showing the time and the state of the market (Normal Market, Pre-Market, Post-Market, etc.). As with all other time stamps, the time provided in the Market Clock window is in Eastern Standard Time (EST). The Market Clock can be modified to show time only or countdown to the next market session.

If you customize this tool and wish to preserve the changes for future sessions, you must select Save Layout from the File drop-down menu before exiting the platform.

To view the market clock, select Market Clock from the Feature drop-down menu.

Customize the Market Clock

1. Right-click on the Market Clock.
2. Select one of the following options from the drop-down menu:
   
   
   
   Keep on Top -- Floats the Market Clock above all other open windows.
   Large Format -- Maximizes (or minimizes) the size of the Market Clock.
   Show Seconds -- Adds (or removes) the seconds from the Market Clock.
   Close -- Closes the Market Clock.
   Properties -- Controls the content and appearance of the Market Clock. Select custom colors and fonts for the Market Clock.

Customize the Properties of the Market Clock

1. Right-click on the Market Clock.
2. Select Properties from the drop-down menu:
   
   Clock Only -- Shows the Market Clock without session identifier.
   Clock & Session -- Shows both the Market Clock and Session identifier.
   Countdown Timer & Session -- Changes the clock to a countdown timer to the next session.
   Large Format -- Maximizes (or minimizes) the size of the Market Clock.
   Show Countdown X Minutes Before Session Change -- If checked, the Market Clock will change to a Countdown Timer 1 to 180 minutes before the next market session begins.
   Display Seconds -- Adds (or removes) the seconds from the Market Clock.
   
   
   

Customize Colors Using the Properties Window

1. Right-click in the body of the window.
2. Select Properties from the drop-down menu, and click the Color tab.
3. Select an element from the Color menu. Move the sliders to alter the color of the selected element; or click the Color Picker and select a color from the pallet provided. The new color will appear in the Current Color box.
4. To make the new color the "default" color for the window, click the Save as New Default Color button. The new color will appear in the Default Color box. To revert to the default color, click the Reset to Default Color.
5. Click OK to save.
   
   

Customize Fonts Using the Properties Window

1. Right-click in the body of the window.
2. Select Properties from the drop-down menu, and click the Fonts tab.
3. Select an element from the Font menu. Click the Font Picker and select a color from the pallet provided. The new color will appear in the Current Color box.
4. To make the new font the "default" font for the window, click the Save as New Default Font button. To revert to the previous default font, click the Reset to Default Font .
5. Click OK to save.